The Cacophonous World of Professor Whimseyhttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/ennoreply@blogger.com (victor)Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:18:42 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com102125(c) Victor Lams, 2006music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubtMusicvictorlams@victorlams.comVictor LamsVictor Lamsnomusic,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubtThe Cacophonous World of Professor Whimsey is the place to find the latest music of Victor Lams, Dr. Apostrophe X, and, of course, Professor WhimseyThe Cacophonous World of Professor Whimsey is the place to find the latest music of Victor Lams, Dr. Apostrophe X, and, of course, Professor Whimseyhttp://www.victorlams.com/profwhimseyhttp://www.victorlams.com/etc/images/vic01.gifProfessor WhimseyThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.Interviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/P3DcsOBx93s/interview.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:25:45 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-8810183928320671830Here's a <a href="http://iosmusicandyou.com/2012/06/26/ios-music-tunes-thursday-2pm-by-victor-lams/">little mini interview with me</a> about the preceding track in iOS Music And You.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>69http://whimsey.victorlams.com/2012/06/interview.htmlThursday, Two PMhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/U0gcIeEva-k/thursday-two-pm.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 27 May 2012 16:07:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-6394207887405015797<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-U7LjuZaCMM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="feedflare">
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</div>14http://whimsey.victorlams.com/2012/05/thursday-two-pm.htmlSounds to Confuse Your Dog #2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/wMMgAEIFHzY/sounds-to-confuse-your-dog-2.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:13:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-6571826929189953933<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24021472"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24021472" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/victor-lams/sounds-to-confuse-your-dog-2">Sounds To Confuse Your Dog #2</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/victor-lams">Victor Lams</a></span><div class="feedflare">
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</div>10no Sounds To Confuse Your Dog #2 by Victor LamsVictor Lams Sounds To Confuse Your Dog #2 by Victor Lamsmusic,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2011/09/sounds-to-confuse-your-dog-2.htmlDead Trek Relativeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/GSbf-U_9r94/as-threatened-here-is-my-latest-track.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:20:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-2438200394932786173As threatened, here is my latest track. The theme was provided by a friend as the track was commissioned to be a site theme song (more on that later).
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<br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F22544771"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F22544771" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/victor-lams/dead-trek-relatives">Dead Trek Relatives</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/victor-lams">Victor Lams</a></span> 7noAs threatened, here is my latest track. The theme was provided by a friend as the track was commissioned to be a site theme song (more on that later). Dead Trek Relatives by Victor Lams Victor LamsAs threatened, here is my latest track. The theme was provided by a friend as the track was commissioned to be a site theme song (more on that later). Dead Trek Relatives by Victor Lams music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2011/09/as-threatened-here-is-my-latest-track.htmlYe Olde Faire Knightshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/kFRJ3Gielx0/ye-olde-faire-knights.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:11:15 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-599576431881987162Just learning my way around a new library (Garritan's World Instruments), I did this in half an hour this morning. Because, you never know when you'll need a full recorder ensemble!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Ye_Olde_Faire_Knights.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Ye_Olde_Faire_Knights.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>10noJust learning my way around a new library (Garritan's World Instruments), I did this in half an hour this morning. Because, you never know when you'll need a full recorder ensemble! http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Ye_Olde_Faire_Knights.mp3Victor LamsJust learning my way around a new library (Garritan's World Instruments), I did this in half an hour this morning. Because, you never know when you'll need a full recorder ensemble! http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Ye_Olde_Faire_Knights.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2011/04/ye-olde-faire-knights.htmlDon't Be Afraidhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/ZtolnJq_4zk/dont-be-afraid.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:34:37 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-8412868271196119492I'm still on my archive.org old 1950s educational film short kick. Here's a new song inspired by one of the films, along with the film re-edited as a music video. The original film meant to teach kids not to be afraid, but seriously -- what kind of lesson is that to be teaching our kids nowadays?<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Gb1LS0l43Ag?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Gb1LS0l43Ag?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><br />And here is just the music:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Dont_Be_Afraid.mp3" class="wpaudio">Victor Lams - "Don't Be Afraid"</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>27noI'm still on my archive.org old 1950s educational film short kick. Here's a new song inspired by one of the films, along with the film re-edited as a music video. The original film meant to teach kids not to be afraid, but seriously -- what kind of lessonVictor LamsI'm still on my archive.org old 1950s educational film short kick. Here's a new song inspired by one of the films, along with the film re-edited as a music video. The original film meant to teach kids not to be afraid, but seriously -- what kind of lesson is that to be teaching our kids nowadays? And here is just the music: Victor Lams - "Don't Be Afraid"music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2010/08/dont-be-afraid.htmlRepetitive Robot Musichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/eTivMbYSW94/repetitive-robot-music.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:00:05 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-2036104788133731804This isn't a real song, just me messing around for an hour or so with some synths and a new channelstrip plugin (TeamDNR's Mixcontrol). If you like repetitive robot music, then you might enjoy this.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hTro9wlUmkM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hTro9wlUmkM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Repetitive_Robot_Music.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Repetitive_Robot_Music.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>8noThis isn't a real song, just me messing around for an hour or so with some synths and a new channelstrip plugin (TeamDNR's Mixcontrol). If you like repetitive robot music, then you might enjoy this. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_RepetitiveVictor LamsThis isn't a real song, just me messing around for an hour or so with some synths and a new channelstrip plugin (TeamDNR's Mixcontrol). If you like repetitive robot music, then you might enjoy this. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Repetitive_Robot_Music.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2010/08/repetitive-robot-music.htmlPater Noster (Latin for Kids!)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/SfB3KG3J5rw/pater-noster-latin-for-kids.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:08:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-7386723474457977752There's never been an easier way to learn the "Pater Noster"!<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6hmh6ROZuz8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6hmh6ROZuz8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><br />I'm not sure what I was thinking when I had this idea, because shoehorning plainsong into one of the most rigid forms of music around was probably not the best idea in the world, but I thought it'd be fun to hear once I'd made it. And I'm pleased with the results.<br /><br />Also -- here is the audio file so you can download it for your iPods:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Pater_Noster.mp3" target="_blank">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Pater_Noster.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>3noThere's never been an easier way to learn the "Pater Noster"! I'm not sure what I was thinking when I had this idea, because shoehorning plainsong into one of the most rigid forms of music around was probably not the best idea in the world, but I thought Victor LamsThere's never been an easier way to learn the "Pater Noster"! I'm not sure what I was thinking when I had this idea, because shoehorning plainsong into one of the most rigid forms of music around was probably not the best idea in the world, but I thought it'd be fun to hear once I'd made it. And I'm pleased with the results. Also -- here is the audio file so you can download it for your iPods: http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Pater_Noster.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2010/07/pater-noster-latin-for-kids.htmlI'd Hit Thathttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/kWBRV2TtiIA/id-hit-that.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:55:24 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-5786665658820895478Here is a delightful instrumental / percussion <span style="font-style:italic;">amuse-bouche</span> to whet your palate. Nothing too profound here, just playing around with various percussional timbres, whence the title.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Id_Hit_That.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Id_Hit_That.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>9noHere is a delightful instrumental / percussion amuse-bouche to whet your palate. Nothing too profound here, just playing around with various percussional timbres, whence the title. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Id_Hit_That.mp3Victor LamsHere is a delightful instrumental / percussion amuse-bouche to whet your palate. Nothing too profound here, just playing around with various percussional timbres, whence the title. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Id_Hit_That.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2010/07/id-hit-that.htmlTesting, testing. One, two. One, two.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/CTeWac3BT5E/testing-testing-one-two-one-two.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:10:45 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-9147442098174199986Just migrating the ol' podcast. New music will be arriving shortly!<div class="feedflare">
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</div>1http://whimsey.victorlams.com/2010/07/testing-testing-one-two-one-two.htmlWhat's this? A webcomic?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/hlOTPVSOpZM/whats-this-webcomic.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Wed, 20 May 2009 09:32:15 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-6349548286324966158Sorry about the lack of new music these past two months. I've been focusing on learning how to draw comics, and you can see my first self-directed learning project here: "<a href="http://www.ulyssesundead.com">Ulysses The Undead</a>".<br /><br />I'll start up music-making soon, though, I promise.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>12http://whimsey.victorlams.com/2009/05/whats-this-webcomic.htmlOff the Gridhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/ZpvRWRqthfk/off-grid.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:56:17 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-4663686277414798857No synths this time (a first for me)! Used only the instruments pictured above (plus my voice and our kitchen wok-lid as a gong, not pictured): ashiko hand-drum (djembe like), kosika shaker, tambourine, box drum, mbira/kalimba, bamboo saxophone, and some weird bamboo/reed whistle. I used ample instances of Celemony Melodine to keep everything in tune (and repitch a few notes), and looped some of the parts a bit (and the 4-on-the-floor "kick" is the ashiko pitched down roughly 5 semitones). Most were recorded with an SM58, my voice with my CAD-M177. The reverb is a cave impulse in Cakewalk Perfect Space. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Off_the_Grid.mp3"><img src="http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/natural_instruments.JPG" alt="natural instruments" border=0 /><br /><br />http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Off_the_Grid.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>3noNo synths this time (a first for me)! Used only the instruments pictured above (plus my voice and our kitchen wok-lid as a gong, not pictured): ashiko hand-drum (djembe like), kosika shaker, tambourine, box drum, mbira/kalimba, bamboo saxophone, and some Victor LamsNo synths this time (a first for me)! Used only the instruments pictured above (plus my voice and our kitchen wok-lid as a gong, not pictured): ashiko hand-drum (djembe like), kosika shaker, tambourine, box drum, mbira/kalimba, bamboo saxophone, and some weird bamboo/reed whistle. I used ample instances of Celemony Melodine to keep everything in tune (and repitch a few notes), and looped some of the parts a bit (and the 4-on-the-floor "kick" is the ashiko pitched down roughly 5 semitones). Most were recorded with an SM58, my voice with my CAD-M177. The reverb is a cave impulse in Cakewalk Perfect Space. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Off_the_Grid.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2009/03/off-grid.htmlPopcicle Manhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/dsSqAVl8_Cs/popcicle-man.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:05:50 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-4714836818386592693If you're offended by this, you're not wrong.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Popcicle_Man.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Popcicle_Man.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>3noIf you're offended by this, you're not wrong. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Popcicle_Man.mp3Victor LamsIf you're offended by this, you're not wrong. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Popcicle_Man.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2009/02/popcicle-man.htmlGeneral Dynamicshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/JccXn-H5B7U/general-dynamics.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:43:49 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-6784869914913889935I realized this past weekend that I hadn't done a two-minute rock opera yet about a mechanical engineer who steals a tank. So I fixed that (there's a General Dynamcs tank plant near Detroit that we used to drive past whenever we'd visit our grandparents, so that's the Michigan connection).<br /><br />This features Alchemy, Minimonsta, Jamcussion, SonikSynth 2, and a backwards guitar chord (that I played all by myself!).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_General_Dynamics.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_General_Dynamics.mp3</a><br /><br />Lyric:<br />He's thinking about getting the band back together<br />But he knows there never really was a band<br />He found a funny video he'd like to show his son<br />But he won't see him until next weekend.<br />And it's too early to get excited about going home<br />According to the 20-year clock up on the shelf<br />Not that there's anything to get excited about<br />And these brackets won't design themeselves.<br /><br />General Dynamics<br />You can't be quiet, you can't be loud<br />General Dynamics<br />Don't deny it, stand out from the crowd<br />Because when you look back at all your time<br />and find that from it all you shrank<br />That's the time to break out of line<br />And steal yourself a tank.<br /><br />Maybe it was a problem with AutoCAD<br />Maybe just missing the life he'd never had,<br />After years of being nothing he just wanted to be bad,<br />And that night he was working late.<br />He had a friend in the guard at the shack<br />They'd gone to school together many years back<br />And so just by faking a heart attack<br />He subdued him and made it through the factory gate.<br /><br />Fire that bad boy up<br />M-1-A<br />Slam that hatch door shut<br />They'll finally listen, today.<br /><br />General Dynamics<br />Quiet time is over now<br />General Dynamics<br />Never liked this fac'try anyhow<br />Like Hell! the Earth belongs to the weak<br />Or to those whom it destroys<br />Maybe they'll listen when you speak<br />If your tank backs it up with noise.<br /><br />None of this was really necessary<br />Could have avoided the run-in with the military<br />And the Page One obituary<br />With a little general dynamics.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>4noI realized this past weekend that I hadn't done a two-minute rock opera yet about a mechanical engineer who steals a tank. So I fixed that (there's a General Dynamcs tank plant near Detroit that we used to drive past whenever we'd visit our grandparents, Victor LamsI realized this past weekend that I hadn't done a two-minute rock opera yet about a mechanical engineer who steals a tank. So I fixed that (there's a General Dynamcs tank plant near Detroit that we used to drive past whenever we'd visit our grandparents, so that's the Michigan connection). This features Alchemy, Minimonsta, Jamcussion, SonikSynth 2, and a backwards guitar chord (that I played all by myself!). http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_General_Dynamics.mp3 Lyric: He's thinking about getting the band back together But he knows there never really was a band He found a funny video he'd like to show his son But he won't see him until next weekend. And it's too early to get excited about going home According to the 20-year clock up on the shelf Not that there's anything to get excited about And these brackets won't design themeselves. General Dynamics You can't be quiet, you can't be loud General Dynamics Don't deny it, stand out from the crowd Because when you look back at all your time and find that from it all you shrank That's the time to break out of line And steal yourself a tank. Maybe it was a problem with AutoCAD Maybe just missing the life he'd never had, After years of being nothing he just wanted to be bad, And that night he was working late. He had a friend in the guard at the shack They'd gone to school together many years back And so just by faking a heart attack He subdued him and made it through the factory gate. Fire that bad boy up M-1-A Slam that hatch door shut They'll finally listen, today. General Dynamics Quiet time is over now General Dynamics Never liked this fac'try anyhow Like Hell! the Earth belongs to the weak Or to those whom it destroys Maybe they'll listen when you speak If your tank backs it up with noise. None of this was really necessary Could have avoided the run-in with the military And the Page One obituary With a little general dynamics.music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2009/02/general-dynamics.htmlEgg Farmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/ohuMG2vjpIU/egg-farm.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:10:45 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-7255472037581449592Here's my attempt to do an old-school-style baby-maker (extended slow jam) in an age of embryonic stem-cell research. I think it's one of the longest pieces I've ever done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Egg_Farm.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Egg_Farm.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>3noHere's my attempt to do an old-school-style baby-maker (extended slow jam) in an age of embryonic stem-cell research. I think it's one of the longest pieces I've ever done. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Egg_Farm.mp3Victor LamsHere's my attempt to do an old-school-style baby-maker (extended slow jam) in an age of embryonic stem-cell research. I think it's one of the longest pieces I've ever done. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Egg_Farm.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/12/egg-farm.htmlConditor Alme Siderumhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/fL7ZdSK5I3Q/conditor-alme-siderum.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:25:22 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-2504207944742593387It's a traditional evening prayer chant for Advent in Latin ("Creator of the stars of night"), done here as kind of a downtempo lounge-core thing (Chantcore?). I used Sonik Synth, SampleTron, SampleMoog, ReTank loops, and Alchemy.<br /><br />Consider it an early Christmas present! :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.preces-latinae.org/thesaurus/Hymni/Conditor.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lyric and English Translation</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Conditor_Alme_Siderum.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Conditor_Alme_Siderum.mp3</a><br /><br />"Don't speak Latin in front of the books." - Giles<div class="feedflare">
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</div>4noIt's a traditional evening prayer chant for Advent in Latin ("Creator of the stars of night"), done here as kind of a downtempo lounge-core thing (Chantcore?). I used Sonik Synth, SampleTron, SampleMoog, ReTank loops, and Alchemy. Consider it an early ChrVictor LamsIt's a traditional evening prayer chant for Advent in Latin ("Creator of the stars of night"), done here as kind of a downtempo lounge-core thing (Chantcore?). I used Sonik Synth, SampleTron, SampleMoog, ReTank loops, and Alchemy. Consider it an early Christmas present! :-) Lyric and English Translation http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Conditor_Alme_Siderum.mp3 "Don't speak Latin in front of the books." - Gilesmusic,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/12/conditor-alme-siderum.htmlCelestinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/WiliS4d7VE0/celestine.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:54:31 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-1992371720316793577Fun with some new loops, mercifully short.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Celestine.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Celestine.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>3noFun with some new loops, mercifully short. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Celestine.mp3Victor LamsFun with some new loops, mercifully short. http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Celestine.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/11/celestine.htmlGod Blessed The Stateshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/EeWtE-6Nw5w/god-blessed-states.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:57:15 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-1288617297179146926I'm going to post some odds and ends from this year, things I haven't posted yet. Starting with this one from February's KVR contest. We had to do a cover of a tune written by another KVRian, in this case, S.HUSH, who is a hilarious songwriter. I used an effect on my voice (CloneEnsmble), multitracked 8 times, with some ambient crowd noise, and a marching band beat I did in Battery 3... it's weird, but maybe convincing in its execution. In case you're curious, the original was a Mellencamp-esque rock tune.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0802_DrAX_God_Blessed_The_States.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0802_DrAX_God_Blessed_The_States.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>4noI'm going to post some odds and ends from this year, things I haven't posted yet. Starting with this one from February's KVR contest. We had to do a cover of a tune written by another KVRian, in this case, S.HUSH, who is a hilarious songwriter. I used an Victor LamsI'm going to post some odds and ends from this year, things I haven't posted yet. Starting with this one from February's KVR contest. We had to do a cover of a tune written by another KVRian, in this case, S.HUSH, who is a hilarious songwriter. I used an effect on my voice (CloneEnsmble), multitracked 8 times, with some ambient crowd noise, and a marching band beat I did in Battery 3... it's weird, but maybe convincing in its execution. In case you're curious, the original was a Mellencamp-esque rock tune. http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0802_DrAX_God_Blessed_The_States.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/11/god-blessed-states.htmlSpreading The Wealth Aroundhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/a2tbAcgEy00/spreading-wealth-around.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:20:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-4769175063814013061A little anti-redistributionalist Calypso for you! I play the ukulele on it. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Spreading_The_Wealth_Around.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Spreading_The_Wealth_Around.mp3</a><div class="feedflare">
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</div>6noA little anti-redistributionalist Calypso for you! I play the ukulele on it. Enjoy! http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Spreading_The_Wealth_Around.mp3Victor LamsA little anti-redistributionalist Calypso for you! I play the ukulele on it. Enjoy! http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Spreading_The_Wealth_Around.mp3music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/10/spreading-wealth-around.htmlCompromisedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/bnipQ_jFJyA/compromised.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:21:29 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-2202020719047010462This song was written to award the top pledger for the quarterly <a href="http://markshea.blogspot.com">Catholic and Enjoying It</a> Tin Cup Rattle pledge drive, Irenaeus. The idea was that I'd write a song about whatever topic he chose. One of the options given was "How about a generic liberal pro-abortion Catholic politician (a la Pelosi, Biden, Sebelius, etc)?".<br /><br />So with Joe as my inspiration, I cranked out this piece, by far my loudest yet (and the first to feature my actual guitar playing all the way through).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Compromised.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Compromised.mp3</a><br /><br />Approximate lyric:<br /><br />Compromised,<br />I compromised.<br />Compromised,<br />I'm compromised.<br /><br />I was born with a clear and distinct idea,<br />Between what was wrong and what was right.<br />From Augustus and Aquinas and then brought down to me:<br />The Truth was taught impermutably.<br /><br />Before I Compromised,<br />I compromised.<br />Compromised,<br />I'm compromised.<br /><br />I became a lawyer and then a senator,<br />I took my position very seriously,<br />Faithfully represented those who'd elected me,<br />But all that changed in 1973<br /><br />That's when it soon became apparent,<br />That the winds of change were blowing,<br />Privacy became the mandate,<br />Basic human rights forgoing,<br /><br />Personhood now redefined<br />We had a simple choice to make<br />We chose to change our party line<br />and I my principles forsake<br /><br />Protect the innocent the weakest of the weak<br />Fight for the poor the huddled, disenfranchised<br />Were words I lived by but now I defied<br />Turns out it's easy when you've got money on your side.<br /><br />Actions without responsibility<br />or consequences gives you a free ride<br />Why defend the defenseless when it's so<br />much easier to live with yourself after you've<br /><br />Compromised,<br />Like I compromised.<br />Compromised,<br />I'm compromised.<br /><br />One consequence of my decision<br />Is the matter of my religion<br />I sound like I'm some kind of nut<br />When I say "I'm personally opposed, but"<br /><br />When you've speaking on the stumps<br />turns out that's good enough for chumps<br />And for thirty years it was sufficient<br />To shut up Cardinals and Bishops.<br /><br />But now things seem to be changing again<br />Can't get away with what I did then<br />God forbid I need a defense<br />When I can no longer claim ignorance<br /><br />It gets harder to be a politician<br />When you're at odds with your tradition<br />And when I'm denied my final prize<br />At least I'll know it's because I<br />...<br />Compromised.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>7noThis song was written to award the top pledger for the quarterly Catholic and Enjoying It Tin Cup Rattle pledge drive, Irenaeus. The idea was that I'd write a song about whatever topic he chose. One of the options given was "How about a generic liberal prVictor LamsThis song was written to award the top pledger for the quarterly Catholic and Enjoying It Tin Cup Rattle pledge drive, Irenaeus. The idea was that I'd write a song about whatever topic he chose. One of the options given was "How about a generic liberal pro-abortion Catholic politician (a la Pelosi, Biden, Sebelius, etc)?". So with Joe as my inspiration, I cranked out this piece, by far my loudest yet (and the first to feature my actual guitar playing all the way through). http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Compromised.mp3 Approximate lyric: Compromised, I compromised. Compromised, I'm compromised. I was born with a clear and distinct idea, Between what was wrong and what was right. From Augustus and Aquinas and then brought down to me: The Truth was taught impermutably. Before I Compromised, I compromised. Compromised, I'm compromised. I became a lawyer and then a senator, I took my position very seriously, Faithfully represented those who'd elected me, But all that changed in 1973 That's when it soon became apparent, That the winds of change were blowing, Privacy became the mandate, Basic human rights forgoing, Personhood now redefined We had a simple choice to make We chose to change our party line and I my principles forsake Protect the innocent the weakest of the weak Fight for the poor the huddled, disenfranchised Were words I lived by but now I defied Turns out it's easy when you've got money on your side. Actions without responsibility or consequences gives you a free ride Why defend the defenseless when it's so much easier to live with yourself after you've Compromised, Like I compromised. Compromised, I'm compromised. One consequence of my decision Is the matter of my religion I sound like I'm some kind of nut When I say "I'm personally opposed, but" When you've speaking on the stumps turns out that's good enough for chumps And for thirty years it was sufficient To shut up Cardinals and Bishops. But now things seem to be changing again Can't get away with what I did then God forbid I need a defense When I can no longer claim ignorance It gets harder to be a politician When you're at odds with your tradition And when I'm denied my final prize At least I'll know it's because I ... Compromised.music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/10/compromised.htmlI Want A Penhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/5qOjZYwW0XU/i-want-pen.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:59:17 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-1487596505767728504Playing around with some new effects today, needed a vocal line, so got our six-year-old son in front of the microphone and said "Come on, then! Sing something!"<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Xander_Lams_-_I_Want_A_Pen.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Xander_Lams_-_I_Want_A_Pen.mp3</a><br /><br />He did a fine job!<div class="feedflare">
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</div>14noPlaying around with some new effects today, needed a vocal line, so got our six-year-old son in front of the microphone and said "Come on, then! Sing something!" http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Xander_Lams_-_I_Want_A_Pen.mp3 He did a fine job!Victor LamsPlaying around with some new effects today, needed a vocal line, so got our six-year-old son in front of the microphone and said "Come on, then! Sing something!" http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Xander_Lams_-_I_Want_A_Pen.mp3 He did a fine job!music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/09/i-want-pen.htmlComments Closedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/FYS03k6Ur54/comments-closed.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:55:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-6016268084210139789Nothing is more depressing than reading an inciteful blog or forum post, having the perfect reply, and then being denied because either the poster has closed comments for that post or because you've previously been banned (for being right, usually).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Comments_Closed.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Comments_Closed.mp3</a><br /><br />Might not want to listen to this with the kids around as it contains a phrase which contains a word some may consider objectionable.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>150noNothing is more depressing than reading an inciteful blog or forum post, having the perfect reply, and then being denied because either the poster has closed comments for that post or because you've previously been banned (for being right, usually). http:Victor LamsNothing is more depressing than reading an inciteful blog or forum post, having the perfect reply, and then being denied because either the poster has closed comments for that post or because you've previously been banned (for being right, usually). http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Comments_Closed.mp3 Might not want to listen to this with the kids around as it contains a phrase which contains a word some may consider objectionable.music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/09/comments-closed.htmlShillhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/b_GjZt6Yg7A/shill.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:15:27 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-4976949407020712276It's new music! Inspired by current events! It's longer than 2 minutes!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Shill.mp3">http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Shill.mp3</a><br /><br />Shill<br />(Words and Music by Victor Lams)<br /><br />You say that you are hopeful because the winds of change are blowing,<br />And you think is a good thing 'cause you don't like how things are going.<br />But change taken by itself is both a blessing and a curse,<br />Sometimes it makes things better, but more often makes them worse.<br /><br />It's appealing, so seductive, easy to get caught up in it,<br />But before you do something stupid maybe you should wait a minute.<br />Take a moment, take a breather, and when you do, think through it:<br />Change doesn't happen by itself it takes some one to do it.<br /><br />Someone has to write the speeches,<br />Then the politician preaches,<br />To those whom make sure that it reaches,<br />Seems like common sense it teaches:<br /><br />"Are we for change? Yes we can!<br />Just don't ask us about our plan.<br />It's all to nothing apropos,<br />Just gotta upset that status quo!"<br /><br />Now there's no easy way to say this, it appears that you've been smitten,<br />There are phone calls to be made and many emails to be written,<br />Your family might not trust us and your friends, they are all haters,<br />But don't worry because one day we'll be proud to call them traitors.<br /><br />Now deep inside your mind you might hear a tiny voice,<br />This is only normal: your conscience is a choice.<br />But your morals must be sacrificed so we can get elected,<br />Media prophecies fulfilled, and history corrected.<br /><br />And if people are unwilling,<br />To our Audacious Hope fulfilling,<br />You'll find that some blood needs spilling,<br />Truth be told we'll make a killing!<br /><br />Before you know it you've bought the line,<br />Seems so obvious it must be a sign:<br />Change we can believe in, still,<br />Too bad you've just become our...<br /><br />Shill!<br />You're our puppet now, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />Please shut-up it now, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />And we have to pity it, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />Just our useful idiot.<br /><br />Thank you for your help, as we said you've been quite useful,<br />Now it's our turn to confess that we maybe haven't been quite truthful,<br />There's no way we could provide all that stuff that you've been promised,<br />Better luck, live and learn: you can't cheat someone who's honest.<br /><br />We're the ones we've been waiting for to,<br />Bring about our new world order,<br />Looks pretty much the same now though,<br />Except it's us stealing the show.<br /><br />Turns out I wasn't the Messiah,<br />Not Apollo, Zeus, or Gaia,<br />Only one thing really was true,<br />We all really needed you to...<br /><br />Shill! for us<br />You're our puppet now, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />Please shut-up it now, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />And we have to pity it, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />Just our useful idiot.<br /><br />Shill!<br />You're our puppet now, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />Please shut-up it now, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />And we have to pity it, you're our,<br />Shill!<br />Just our useful idiot.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>4noIt's new music! Inspired by current events! It's longer than 2 minutes! http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Shill.mp3 Shill (Words and Music by Victor Lams) You say that you are hopeful because the winds of change are blowing, And you think is aVictor LamsIt's new music! Inspired by current events! It's longer than 2 minutes! http://www.victorlams.com/audio/Victor_Lams_-_Shill.mp3 Shill (Words and Music by Victor Lams) You say that you are hopeful because the winds of change are blowing, And you think is a good thing 'cause you don't like how things are going. But change taken by itself is both a blessing and a curse, Sometimes it makes things better, but more often makes them worse. It's appealing, so seductive, easy to get caught up in it, But before you do something stupid maybe you should wait a minute. Take a moment, take a breather, and when you do, think through it: Change doesn't happen by itself it takes some one to do it. Someone has to write the speeches, Then the politician preaches, To those whom make sure that it reaches, Seems like common sense it teaches: "Are we for change? Yes we can! Just don't ask us about our plan. It's all to nothing apropos, Just gotta upset that status quo!" Now there's no easy way to say this, it appears that you've been smitten, There are phone calls to be made and many emails to be written, Your family might not trust us and your friends, they are all haters, But don't worry because one day we'll be proud to call them traitors. Now deep inside your mind you might hear a tiny voice, This is only normal: your conscience is a choice. But your morals must be sacrificed so we can get elected, Media prophecies fulfilled, and history corrected. And if people are unwilling, To our Audacious Hope fulfilling, You'll find that some blood needs spilling, Truth be told we'll make a killing! Before you know it you've bought the line, Seems so obvious it must be a sign: Change we can believe in, still, Too bad you've just become our... Shill! You're our puppet now, you're our, Shill! Please shut-up it now, you're our, Shill! And we have to pity it, you're our, Shill! Just our useful idiot. Thank you for your help, as we said you've been quite useful, Now it's our turn to confess that we maybe haven't been quite truthful, There's no way we could provide all that stuff that you've been promised, Better luck, live and learn: you can't cheat someone who's honest. We're the ones we've been waiting for to, Bring about our new world order, Looks pretty much the same now though, Except it's us stealing the show. Turns out I wasn't the Messiah, Not Apollo, Zeus, or Gaia, Only one thing really was true, We all really needed you to... Shill! for us You're our puppet now, you're our, Shill! Please shut-up it now, you're our, Shill! And we have to pity it, you're our, Shill! Just our useful idiot. Shill! You're our puppet now, you're our, Shill! Please shut-up it now, you're our, Shill! And we have to pity it, you're our, Shill! Just our useful idiot.music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/09/shill.htmlPop Cornhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/vpDjrvT80GY/pop-corn.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:07:35 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-9184539843339612377Dr. Apostrophe X and The Kornhole Krew present:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0808-DrAX-Pop_Corn.mp3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size: 24px; line-height: normal;">"Pop Corn"</span><br /><br /><span style="width: 450px; display: block; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden;"><img src="http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/kk-art-300.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></span><br /></a><a href="http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0808-DrAX-Pop_Corn.mp3" target="_blank">http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0808-DrAX-Pop_Co rn.mp3</a><br /><br />It's "Moog-hop"!<br /><br />Used: Nusofting Broken Drum Machine, Battery 3, Sample Moog, Oligarc<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 9px; line-height: normal;">Lyric:<br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Put us in the mircowave until we get warm,<br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born.<br /><br />My name's DJ Endosperm and I'm on a bike,<br />Riding through your stomach 'cuz I don't like to hike,<br />I'm filled with starch and fiber, too,<br />And compared to greasy chips I'm very good for you.<br />But I'm not like my unpopped kin,<br />I don't come out looking like I went in.<br />When you're watching TV I'm the perfect snack,<br />So come on over and grab a hold of my sack.<br /><br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Put us in the mircowave until we get warm,<br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born.<br /><br />I'm the Kernel MC and I refuse to pop,<br />Popping is for losers and for crooked cops.<br />People say I just need a little more heat,<br />Maybe, like your momma needs more stinky feet.<br />Yeah, I don't make kids smile, I only make them frown.<br />Try to bite on me and I'll break your crown.<br />You want some food, eat some chicken coated in penko,<br />'Cuz I'm Bob Barker and you just lost at Plinko.<br /><br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Put us in the mircowave until we get warm,<br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born.<br /><br />They call me Little Orvie short for RedenbachURR.<br />You might think I'm dead, but I'm still hURR.<br />I'm over 100 years old but I'm rockin' the nation,<br />Kept alive in suspended animation.<br />ConAgra thaws me out once every few yURRS,<br />When they need to pitch popcorn to consumURRS.<br />People try to drown me but I don't show signs of stopping,<br />Because my gourmet corn is the best for popping.<br /><br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Put us in the mircowave until we get warm,<br />Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn,<br />Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born.</span><div class="feedflare">
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</div>3noDr. Apostrophe X and The Kornhole Krew present: "Pop Corn" http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0808-DrAX-Pop_Co rn.mp3 It's "Moog-hop"! Used: Nusofting Broken Drum Machine, Battery 3, Sample Moog, Oligarc Lyric: Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Put us in Victor LamsDr. Apostrophe X and The Kornhole Krew present: "Pop Corn" http://www.victorlams.com/kvr-vst/0808-DrAX-Pop_Co rn.mp3 It's "Moog-hop"! Used: Nusofting Broken Drum Machine, Battery 3, Sample Moog, Oligarc Lyric: Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Put us in the mircowave until we get warm, Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born. My name's DJ Endosperm and I'm on a bike, Riding through your stomach 'cuz I don't like to hike, I'm filled with starch and fiber, too, And compared to greasy chips I'm very good for you. But I'm not like my unpopped kin, I don't come out looking like I went in. When you're watching TV I'm the perfect snack, So come on over and grab a hold of my sack. Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Put us in the mircowave until we get warm, Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born. I'm the Kernel MC and I refuse to pop, Popping is for losers and for crooked cops. People say I just need a little more heat, Maybe, like your momma needs more stinky feet. Yeah, I don't make kids smile, I only make them frown. Try to bite on me and I'll break your crown. You want some food, eat some chicken coated in penko, 'Cuz I'm Bob Barker and you just lost at Plinko. Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Put us in the mircowave until we get warm, Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born. They call me Little Orvie short for RedenbachURR. You might think I'm dead, but I'm still hURR. I'm over 100 years old but I'm rockin' the nation, Kept alive in suspended animation. ConAgra thaws me out once every few yURRS, When they need to pitch popcorn to consumURRS. People try to drown me but I don't show signs of stopping, Because my gourmet corn is the best for popping. Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Put us in the mircowave until we get warm, Pop! Pop! We're about to pop corn, Make some poor kernels wish they'd never been born.music,victor,lams,victor,lams,dr,apostrophe,x,apostrophe,techno,jazz,pop,funk,rock,electronica,indie,alternative,esoteric,philosophical,alienation,doubthttp://whimsey.victorlams.com/2008/08/pop-corn.htmlNew Album Out Today!?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/profwhimsey/~3/g3ocGGs0wtk/new-album-out-today.htmlvictorlams@victorlams.com (Victor Lams)Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:46:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21122468.post-3921408359131300819Well, I thought it would take a few more weeks, but apparently three days is all it takes for Amazon MP3 and Lala to post your new album on their websites for listening (LaLa gives you the first listen for free) and purchase. iTunes, Rhapsody, and eMusic, it seems take a bit longer.<br /><br />So, yeah: <strong>phreakbox v1.4: The Instrumentals</strong> is out today!!!!<br /><br />Expect a full page for the album soon, including a link to purchase a physical CD copy of the product (once I approve it). But in the meantime if you want to get your (mostly) mellow electronic jazz downtempo loungecore chiptune worldbeat groove on, head over to the album on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Phreakbox-v1-4-The-Instrumentals/dp/B001CB3J1S/ref=dm_ap_alb1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1215650289&amp;sr=101-1">Amazon MP3</a> or <a href="http://www.lala.com/#album/2306124484406494854/">Lala</a> and give it a listen (and if you like it, download a track or two or the whole album). It's very chill.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lala.com/#album/2306124484406494854/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2642950908_86a3eb1701_m.jpg" border="0" alt="Phreakbox v1.4: The Instrumentals" width="240" height="240" /></a><br /><br />Also, while at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S2J0JC/ref=dm_dp_adp?ie=UTF8&qid=1215650289&sr=101-1">Amazon MP3</a> or <a href="http://www.lala.com/#artist/Victor%20Lams" target="_blank">Lala</a> (and soon iTunes and Rhapsody) you may notice another single I've recently released, "The Flying House of Loreto".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Flying-House-of-Loreto/dp/B001BWMCAM/ref=dm_ap_alb2?ie=UTF8&qid=1215650289&sr=101-1"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2639862098_51c7f91c76_m.jpg" border="0" alt="The Flying House of Loreto" width="240" height="240" /></a><br /><br />This is a track I did a little while back which has become very popular on the net (to date this year, it's been downloaded over 16,000 times from my website). If you like, give it a listen and a download too. It may just give you the inspiration you need to do whatever it is you need to do today (heck, I mean, if a house can <em>fly </em>anything is pretty much possible). Jackie did the cover design for the single, incorporating one of her recent fiber art pieces... I've gotten a lot of good feedback on that.<br /><br />And, as always, if you haven't gotten your daily dose of Robot Love recently, you can download my first CD on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3 and a number of other places around the net.<div class="feedflare">
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